DinoConnect 2 vs USB Camera to NDI
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DinoConnect 2
This app allows you to preview live images, capture photos and videos, and control illumination and exposure from a connected Dino-Lite microscope via a Wi-Fi streamer. It also enables adding text and performing measurements on captured images.
- Live image preview
- Photo and video capture
- Illumination control
- Exposure adjustment
- Add text to images
- Perform measurements
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DinoConnect 2 is an imaging app designed to be used with a Dino-Lite connected via WF-10 or WF-20 Wi-Fi streamer. This app can preview live images, control illumination or exposure, take photos, record videos, add texts, and perform measurements on a mobile device. A list of Dino-Lite microscopes compatible with WF-10 or WF-20 is shown at the end of the description. -- KEY FEATURES -- Shot and Record Capture images and videos. Text Add, edit, and format text. Measurements Measure distance, diameter, circumference, and angle. Illumination Control Control the Dino-Lite’s LEDs. Exposure Adjustment Adjust the exposure level of the Dino-Lite. Resolution and Frame Rate Change the resolution and frame rate of the Dino-Lite. Battery Percentage Check the battery percentage and charging status of WF-20. Join Network Use WF-20 as a router connecting to a wireless network to retain internet access of the mobile device. * Available features may vary by model. -- HOW TO CONNECT -- • Connect the Wi-Fi streamer, WF-10 or WF-20, to a compatible Dino-Lite. • Turn the Wi-Fi streamer on. • On your mobile device, go to Settings > Wi-Fi. • Select the Wi-Fi Streamer’s SSID, and input the password (default: 12345678) to establish the Wi-Fi connection. The SSID and password can be changed from the app’s settings. • Open the app. -- COMPATIBILITY LIST -- [WF-10] · Dino-Lite Basic: AM2111(R10 or later). · Dino-Lite Premier: AM3111(R4 or later), AM3113(R4 or later), AD4013/4113(R4 or later), AM4013/4113(R4 or later), AD7013(R4 or later), AM7013(R4 or later), AF3111HT/3113, AF4113-EUT. · Dino-Lite Edge: AM4115/4515/4815, AF4115/4515/4915, AM7115/7515/7915. · Dino-Eye Premier: AM4023(R4 or later), AM7023(R4 or later). · Dino-Eye Edge: AM4025X and AM7025X. [WF-20] · Dino-Lite Premier: AF3111HT/3113 and AF4113-EUT · Dino-Lite Edge: AF4135/AF4535/AF4935, and AF7115/AF7515/AF7915 Want to learn more about Dino-Lite products or have any suggestions? Email us at sales@dino-lite.com
USB Camera to NDI
This app allows you to monitor and convert UVC cameras to NDI streams in real-time. It supports various NDI formats, offers simultaneous recording to Photos, and can extend camera capabilities using HDMI adapters.
- Monitor UVC cameras for free
- Switch between multiple UVC cameras
- Real-time NDI conversion
- Supports FULL NDI, NDI HX H.264, NDI HX HEVC
- Record to Photos simultaneously
- NDI tally status indicator
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- Monitoring any UVC camera for free - Switch in multiple UVC cameras - Audio UV meters included - Record to Photos simultaneously - Converts UVC camera to NDI in real-time, supports FULL NDI, NDI HX H.264, NDI HX HEVC - NDI tally status indicator - Use HDMI -> USB adapter to extend more traditional cameras, no longer need an expensive HDMI-NDI converter any more - Use a USB-C adapter with HDMI output for external full-screen monitoring - Use Apple TV, Google TV Stick or Amazon Fire TV Stick for wireless AirPlay monitoring
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: DinoConnect 2 at 5.0 against USB Camera to NDI's 3.9. DinoConnect 2 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). USB Camera to NDI's advantage is ratings volume (98 vs 2) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. USB Camera to NDI sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. DinoConnect 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.
DinoConnect 2 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: USB Camera to NDI has 98 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
DinoConnect 2 ships an update every 4 months, USB Camera to NDI monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DinoConnect 2 | USB Camera to NDI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 3.9 (98 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 28.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 98 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ANMO ELECTRONICS CORPORATION | TopDirector Corporation |
Customer experience
DinoConnect 2
USB Camera to NDI
In-app purchases
DinoConnect 2
No in-app purchases
USB Camera to NDI
- Remove Ads$0.99
- Enable NDI Sending$4.99
- Enable Recording and Snapshot$9.99
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- HDMI, ScreenMirroring, AirPlay$9.99
Questions
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